TJ's Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage
Trader Joe'sTJ's Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti
- 1 package Trader Joe's Chicken Sausage, Sweet Apple or Italian Style, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 container Trader Joe's Genova Pesto
- 1 pint Trader Joe's Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 5 ounces Trader Joe's Baby Spinach
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced Trader Joe's Chicken Sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and heated through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
In the same skillet, add the halved Trader Joe's Cherry Tomatoes. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst slightly. Add the Trader Joe's Baby Spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet with the tomatoes and spinach. Add the drained spaghetti, Trader Joe's Genova Pesto, and 1/4 cup of Trader Joe's Grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss everything together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
If the pasta seems a bit dry, add some of the reserved pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Trader Joe's Grated Parmesan Cheese if desired.
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti
- 1 package Trader Joe's Chicken Sausage, Sweet Apple or Italian Style, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 container Trader Joe's Genova Pesto
- 1 pint Trader Joe's Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 5 ounces Trader Joe's Baby Spinach
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced Trader Joe's Chicken Sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and heated through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In the same skillet, add the halved Trader Joe's Cherry Tomatoes. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst slightly. Add the Trader Joe's Baby Spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Return the cooked chicken sausage to the skillet with the tomatoes and spinach. Add the drained spaghetti, Trader Joe's Genova Pesto, and 1/4 cup of Trader Joe's Grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss everything together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
If the pasta seems a bit dry, add some of the reserved pasta water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Trader Joe's Grated Parmesan Cheese if desired.